Please join us for a Special Evening honoring and celebrating Manuel Neri on the occasion of his 89th birthday, as an incredible sculptor and artist, and as a friend and beloved member of our community.
Saturday, April 13, 2019, six o’clock to ten o’clock
at Arts Benicia, 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114, Benicia, California
Artworks from Manuel’s eclectic personal art collection will be on exhibition and sale, the proceeds benefiting Arts Benicia and The Manuel Neri Trust, including works by:
Mark Eanes ❧ Arthur Gonzalez ❧ Mike Henderson ❧ Tom Holland ❧ David Hollowell ❧ Kazuo Kadonaga ❧ Joann Leonard ❧ Fred Martin ❧ Jim Melchert ❧ Lisa Reinertson ❧ Sandy Simon ❧ Peter VandenBerge ❧ and many others
Manuel Neri Auction Opportunity
Amante, an original work by Manuel Neri – will be offered for auction beginning April 13.
Auction proceeds will benefit Arts Benicia and The Manuel Neri Trust.
Schedule
Free Public Preview Exhibition: Saturday, April 13, 12 noon to 5:00 pm, Arts Benicia Gallery.
Bidding on silent auction items begins at 12 noon. You must have a ticket in order to submit a bid. Tickets will be available at the gallery.
Event: Saturday, April 13, 6:00 to 10:00 pm (tickets required–available at the door)
Silent auction of artworks and drawings for Neri books and catalogs throughout the evening.
While Manuel will be with us in spirit and in photographs, due to health issues, he is no longer able to be active in the community and will not be in attendance.
Ticket includes tasty appetizers, no-host bar, and entry in drawings for Neri books and catalogs.
Online ticket sales have been discontinued. Tickets can be purchased at the Gallery from 12 to 5 pm on Saturday, April 13, or at the door at the event.
Photo of Neri by M. Lee Fatherree